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Dennis C. Ang, MD, MS
Dennis C. Ang, MD, MS
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Bursitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
- Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Interleukin 17 Inhibitor
- Osteoarthritis
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Crystalline Arthritis
- Myopathy
- Lupus
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ratings and Reviews
4.8134 Ratings 44 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- August 25, 2023 He was a good provider done a great job. I just didn't make a connection with him.
- August 23, 2023 He was good for a rheumatologist. I have encountered much worse.
- August 21, 2023 I appreciate him speaking to both my spouse & me equally. He made it easy for me to have my lab work drawn at a facility much closer to my home. He's friendly & fun & works hard to make a painful situation more bearable.
- August 16, 2023 Very friendly and respectful and knowledgeable
- August 9, 2023 Very good
- July 24, 2023 Dr. ANG us the best doctor that I have had. He is very carrying about his patients. Very knowledgeable in his field of work. I would recommend him to anyone.
- July 16, 2023 He was professional in his answering all my questions and his Drs.care
- July 9, 2023 excellent doctor
- July 5, 2023 Dr. Ang listened to my concerns and offered helpful feedback. It was refreshing to have a doctor spend additional time making sure I was informed.
- June 18, 2023 He was completely knowledgeable of my health history and listened to me. So completely refreshing to have a Dr listen and NOT push pills or judge you for being over weight. He was absolutely amazing!
- June 7, 2023 I have had several doctors relating to rheumatoid arthurtis and thus far Dr Ang has been the beat.
- June 4, 2023 Dr. Ang is wonderful. He takes his time, is very thorough and includes his patients in decisions about their healthcare. He is very honest about what is going on and why a request for certain testing is or isn’t a good idea.
- June 1, 2023 I'm very knowledgeable doctor seem to know what he's doing he's very pleased
- May 25, 2023 Love working with a clinical researcher. It allows me to discuss emerging trends and other options in treatment. I feel fully involved in my care.
- May 19, 2023 Answered all my questions clearly.
- May 7, 2023 Dr ANG is an excellent doctor. Very thorough and studied my case before I saw him. I finally feel like I'm in good hands after 2 1/2 years of seeing other Rhuematalogist! A++++
- May 3, 2023 Dr. Ang is always so friendly and eager to hear about any problems that I might have. He is such a nice and caring doctor.
- April 26, 2023 Very good doctor! Reccomend
- April 19, 2023 He evidently reviewed my Duke University chart, my Wake chart and commented positively on their contents as well as my labwork done for him.
- April 19, 2023 Really listens to the patient. Repeats everything back to make sure he is understanding and really hearing what you are saying. Lets you know the plan of care and asks if that plan is ok with you and do you have any questions about the plan or anything else. I’d recommend him to anyone in need of a rheumatologist.
- April 14, 2023 Dr. Ang is awesome!
- March 15, 2023 Extremely knowledgeable in his field Took time to explain my medical issues
- March 10, 2023 I think Dr. Ang really cares about his patients. Sometimes hard to get an appointment. But really pleased with his care.
- February 9, 2023 I appreciate him and his caring demeanor. I am very thankful I found him and feel he has helped me understand Gout better.
- January 29, 2023 Willing to listen and discuss with me
- January 14, 2023 The nurse was supposed to come back to check my blood pressure. I forgot, but obviously she did too. After leaving, I was wondering if I should go to the doctor to have it checked. To me, that was too important for the nurse to forget!
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Ang is kind and caring. He always explains things in a way that I can understand, and he gives me the opportunity to ask questions.
- December 18, 2022 He was very friendly and listen to my comments and answers all my questions
- December 11, 2022 Dr Ang is always on time! He is one of the most perfect people I have ever met. He is very personable and an all around great physician!
- November 17, 2022 Dr. Ang is exactly what I look for in a physician. He listens, shows compassion, asks the right questions and always answers my questions.
- November 16, 2022 Dr. Ang is one of the most caring and thorough Dr. I have ever been around. I was an ICU/CCU nurse for 20+ years and have been around a lot of Doctors. Need I say more?
- November 16, 2022 Dr Ang truly listens, does not rush me.
- November 9, 2022 I love my Dr. (Dr. Ang)!! He is wonderful, he listen and care about the patient!!
- November 9, 2022 Dr. Ang is always compassionate and consistent. He never fails to listen to me, and acts like partner in my care. I have given his information to many people who are not feeling as cared for by their physician.
- November 6, 2022 He is very caring and good communicator.
- October 28, 2022 Very professional
- October 26, 2022 He was very nice and knowledgeable
- October 19, 2022 DR ANG IS VERY KNOWLEDGDABLE, CONCERNED ABOUT ME AND ASKS ABOUT MY PERSONAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. HE'S ONE OF THE BEST PHYSICIANS THAT I'VE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO MEET.
- October 19, 2022 Pleased
- October 17, 2022 Dr. Ang was very thorough and listened to every answer to his questions. He also brought to my attention that I should not have been taking a particular medication with another I was taking. When it was prescribed my PCP or my pain Dr said nothing about it. Out of all my Drs ( and I've acquired many in the last two years) I trust Dr. Ang the most. He gave me hope.
- October 12, 2022 Does a great job, keep up the good work
- October 12, 2022 Very nice
- October 10, 2022 thorough, thoughtful
- September 25, 2022 Always great physician to see
Locations
Rheumatology - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, University of St. Thomas, 1986
- MD, University of St. Thomas, 1991
- MS, Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Residency
- Rotating Internship, Santo Tomas University Hospital, 1991
- Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1995
Fellowship
- Rheumatology, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1999
- Research Fellow in General Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Memberships
- American Pain Society
- American Coll of Rheumatology
Positions
- Physician
- Section Chief, Rheumatology and Immunology
- Professor, Rheumatology and Immunology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Pain Coping Skills Training for Patients Who Catastrophize About Pain Prior to Knee Arthroplasty: A Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial. Riddle DL, Keefe FJ, Ang DC, Slover J, Jensen MP, Bair MJ, Kroenke K, Perera RA, Reed SD, McKee D, Dumenci L. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019 Feb; 101(3):218-227.
- Opioid use prior to knee arthroplasty in patients who catastrophize about their pain: preoperative data from a multisite randomized clinical trial. Riddle DL, Slover JD, Ang DC, Bair MJ, Kroenke K, Perera RA, Dumenci L. . 2018; 11:1549-1557.
- Do Pain Coping and Pain Beliefs Associate With Outcome Measures Before Knee Arthroplasty in Patients Who Catastrophize About Pain? A Cross-sectional Analysis From a Randomized Clinical Trial. Riddle DL, Jensen MP, Ang D, Slover J, Perera R, Dumenci L. Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 2018 04; 476(4):778-786.
- Obesity Moderates the Effects of Motivational Interviewing Treatment Outcomes in Fibromyalgia. Kaleth AS, Slaven JE, Ang DC. Clin J Pain. 2018 Jan; 34(1):76-81.
- Construct validation and correlates of preoperative expectations of postsurgical recovery in persons undergoing knee replacement: baseline findings from a randomized clinical trial. Riddle DL, Slover J, Ang D, Perera RA, Dumenci L. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2017 Dec; 15(1):232.